They’re cute…they’re cuddly…they’re back! From the creators of Madagascar comes the hilarious new movie that proves global espionage is for the birds! In DreamWorks’ Penguins of Madagascar, your favorite super-spies—Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private—join forces with the elite North Wind team to save the world. It’s a side-splitting, globe-trotting adventure the whole family will love! My daughter saw this with her friends in the theater and loved it, now you can introduce the Penguin family to your family on March 17 when Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment releases the DreamWorks’ movie on Blu-ray and DVD.
*And for a limited time, get 2 hopping Penguin toys only with the Penguins of Madagascar Easter DVD and Blu-ray pack on March 17 making it the perfect gift for Easter baskets!*
Directed by Eric Darnell and Simon J. Smith, Penguins of Madagascar features the voice talents of John Malkovich (“Crossbones” Red 2), Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game), and Ken Jeong (The Hangover), joining Tom McGrath, Chris Miller and Christopher Knights, who are reprising their roles as the Penguins from the beloved Madagascar franchise.
The Blu-ray and DVD feature hours of bonus materials that uncover the covert operations of the Penguins including several exclusive featurettes, a deleted scene, a music video by Pitbull, a dance tutorial by tWitch, and more.
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My goal in life is to find the best salsa outside my dad’s kitchen. There was a Mexican restaurant in Davis, CA where I went to college and I was there no less than 3 times a week. The food and the salsa were to die for and after graduating my husband had a friend drive some down for me for my birthday! It was probably the best I’ve ever tasted but unfortunately the restaurant has since closed down and I’m still on the hunt! I found more great salsa just this side of the border…well the border of California and Nevada that is, just right off Lake Tahoe Boulevard in Heavenly Village called 
Inside you get a great feeling, great aromas from the kitchen, and the bar area was lively and fun! Dining and drink specials are in colored chalk on the columns and you’ll find great food, farm, and cultural artwork around the restaurant.
After being seated we were served chips and a red salsa. Oh I couldn’t wait to taste that salsa and to my glee, it was so good. Fresh and bright with a citrusy tang, I couldn’t stop once I dipped my first chip! 
The chips are not free like you’ll see in many Latin restaurants, but they are worth trying and they also offer a green salsa and a jicama-pineapple! The vibe was great in the restaurant, super great music playing but not too loud you’re yelling at eachother from across the table. 
Unique side dishes like cucumber salad and cinnamon cranberry quinoa will have you curious, I opted to share one of my favorites, a beet salad! Not too many people I know enjoy beets, I have and always will. Dill, mint, red onions, spicy pepitas, (minus queso fresco for me) blended with golden beets was such a refreshing bite before my main course. 
So for the main meal you have a choice of tacos, enchiladas, stir-fry, flautas, soup, quesadillas, burritos, basically what you find traditionally. My husband and I wanted tacos and there were so many great choices! For about$12-13 you can get a plate of 3 mix or match. Here are mine, I have to list them like the menu so you get the gist of what’s in them, they’re chock-full of great ingredients!
My husband’s plate:
Enjoy the beauty of winter in Tahoe from Heavenly Ski Resort, the views are truly incredible when riding the Gondola! Located in the center of downtown Lake Tahoe steps from most major hotels and casinos, the Heavenly Gondola holds eight passengers on its way 2.4 miles up the mountain. Panoramic views of snow-capped mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe will leave you in awe!
The 12 minute ride includes a stop at The Deck, a 14,000 square foot observation platform. The deck, at 9,123 feet, provides breathtaking views of Carson Valley, Desolation Wilderness and views of Lake Tahoe. 
Here you can take your time and relax, take photos, have a snack or a drink (cocoa, latte, wine, beer), buy a Heavenly souvenir at The Gondola Sports shop, and take in the beauty in every direction!
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Growing up my family used to go to Lake Tahoe annually in the winter. I’d ski with my dad while my mom would cozy up by the fire in the lodge admiring the beautiful snow-capped mountains. As I’ve gotten older, skiing gives me some fear and I generally want to be like my mom, somewhere cozy and warm while I watch others brave the chill on the slopes. Apparently I’m easily swayed, as an opportunity to visit Tahoe again in December was too hard to pass up, great food, amazing resorts, and a Gondola ride without having to ski down the mountain sounded like bliss! Bonus, it was a getaway for my husband and I to get some R&R before the holiday rush so we packed and headed north!
I get a good feeling about how our stay will be just minutes into checking in at the lobby. The staff behind the desk were very nice and the lobby was decked out in holiday decor and I was immediately warmed by the roaring fire. I was asked if I wanted a hot drink from their Keurig machine aside the fireplace and I soon obliged as it was a brisk 39 degrees outside, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa was abundant.
Grabbing the keys to the room we were immediately taken to the pool area and bi-level steaming hot tub, wine and a soak was first on our to do list after checking out the room!
Our King Great Room was just that…great! It was so roomy, the bed was comfy after our traditional flop down on to the comforter. I loved the extra seating areas, the modern love seat was unique and we appreciated the desk as my husband had some work to finish on his laptop (wireless internet is free and available throughout the property). 
The bathroom was enormous with a vanity, closet, and ironing station separated by a door to the toilet/shower/tub area. 
Thoroughly sated, we dried off and made our way back to the room. We stopped in to admire the game room which would be perfect for families. Board games, foosball, air hockey, along with books and a mounted television make this room fabulous to keep kids busy as you work out in the room next door.
The fitness center (seen during the day) has an amazing view of the lake for added inspiration!
Even as we’re close to Lake Tahoe Boulevard, the room was quiet all night and in-room coffee, a newspaper delivered to our door, and a lovely view from our balcony had me at peace.
Spectacular as expected.
Yes, I also wanted to glide back into that hot tub, I still am thinking about it weeks later!
